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Cleaning and washing of air distribution ducts

For a comfortable indoor climate and clean processes

Why Cleaning Air Distribution Hoses is Essential

Proper and regular maintenance of air distribution hoses is essential for a healthy indoor climate, optimal air distribution, and an energy-efficient air handling system. Pollution such as dust, moisture, molds, bacteria, and yeasts reduces the air permeability of the fabric. This disrupts the air distribution and forces fans to work harder, leading to higher energy consumption and additional wear and tear.

Prevents stale or contaminated air

Regular cleaning ensures fresh, clean air in the space.

Prevents uneven air distribution and draughts

Clean air distribution ducts guarantee an even and comfortable airflow.

Prevents the growth of mould and bacteria

By removing contamination and moisture, the air system remains hygienic and safe.

Prevents unnecessarily high energy costs

Optimal air permeability prevents extra strain on fans and saves energy.

Textile Airsocks versus Traditional Air Ducts

A major advantage of textile air distribution hoses over traditional metal air ducts is that they are completely washable and easy to maintain.

While metal air ducts are often difficult to clean, air socks can be quickly dismantled, professionally cleaned, and reassembled. This not only ensures better hygiene and air quality but also makes maintenance faster and more cost-effective. Moreover, regular cleaning of air distribution hoses contributes to even air distribution and a comfortable indoor climate.

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Maintenance and Washing Service for Airsocks

To ensure the optimal functioning of your air distribution system, Vlint offers a complete periodic maintenance and cleaning service for air distribution hoses. If you choose a maintenance contract, we take care of the entire planning and execution. This way, you are ensured of continuity, reliability, and a healthy indoor climate.

Dismantling of air distribution ducts

Our specialists carefully dismantle the air distribution ducts without disrupting the installation or surroundings.

Professional cleaning

The air distribution ducts are thoroughly cleaned in specialised industrial laundries using a controlled

Inspection for wear and damage

After cleaning, we inspect the ducts for wear, deformation and technical condition.

Repair if necessary

Any damage or wear is professionally repaired to ensure optimal performance.

Reinstallation and delivery

The cleaned airsocks are reinstalled and the system is delivered ready for use.

Washing Procedure and Certificates

Vlint offers maintenance contracts for the periodic cleaning and washing of textile air distribution systems, ensuring the air distribution system remains in optimal condition. We handle the entire process: from disassembly and professional cleaning to inspection and reinstallation of the air distribution systems. Any damage or wear and tear is expertly repaired by our specialists. This way, you are assured of safe, hygienic, and well-functioning air distribution.

In collaboration with specialized industrial laundries, Vlint has developed a meticulous washing procedure for air distribution systems. In this process, the systems are thoroughly cleaned while preserving the material, dimensions, and fire-retardant coating. Upon completion, we can provide a cleaning certificate documenting the number of cleaned textile air distribution systems and the applied washing procedure.

Airsocks in Industrial Environments

Reducing ATEX Safety and Explosion Risks

In industrial environments, periodic cleaning of air distribution hoses is crucial for safety. Contaminated hoses increase the risk of dust accumulation and therefore dust explosions. By cleaning in a timely manner, you reduce the risk of fire and explosion hazards and better comply with ATEX guidelines.

Food Safety and Hygiene

In the food industry, pharma, and cleanrooms, hygiene is of vital importance. Molds, bacteria, and yeasts in air distribution hoses can contaminate products and jeopardize processes. Regular cleaning helps to meet HACCP, BRC, EC1935/2004, and FDA requirements.

Benefits of Periodic Cleaning of Air Distribution Hoses

Longer service life

Regular cleaning prevents wear and deterioration of the textile, extending the lifespan of the air distribution ducts and the entire system.

Fewer malfunctions and downtime

Clean air distribution ducts reduce the risk of blockages and failures, ensuring reliable and continuous system operation.

Lower energy costs

Good air permeability allows fans to work less hard, directly resulting in lower energy consumption.

Better air quality

Removing dust, moisture, mould and bacteria contributes to a healthier indoor climate and greater comfort for users.

Compliance with safety standards

Clean air distribution ducts support well-being and productivity and help meet hygiene and safety standards such as HACCP, BRC and ATEX.

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Cleaning textile air distribution hoses at the Philips Football Stadium in the Netherlands.

Cleaning of air distribution ducts at the Philips Stadium

For the Philips Stadium in the Netherlands, Vlint provides cleaning of airsocks in restaurants, offices and training facilities. Thanks to Vlint’s flexible planning, the stadium remains fully operational during maintenance work while a healthy and comfortable indoor climate is ensured.

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Discover Our Additional Services

Cleaning of Metal Air Ducts

In addition to cleaning air distribution hoses, Vlint also provides professional cleaning of traditional metal air ducts. This improves air quality, extends the lifespan of the system, and prevents contamination in the air handling system.

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Advice and Air Distribution

A good indoor climate starts with a well-thought-out air plan. Vlint contributes to optimal air distribution, tailored to comfort, energy consumption, and hygiene. Using CFD simulations, our experts design a solution that fits your space and application.

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Customization & Design

Our air distribution hoses are fully custom designed. We tailor dimensions, shape, suspension system, color, and even printing to fit your situation. This way, the air distribution matches both technically and visually perfectly with the space and usage of the building.

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Questions & answers

Because contamination deteriorates air quality, increases energy consumption and causes health and safety risks.

The cleaning frequency depends on the environment and application. In utility buildings, periodic cleaning is important for comfort and energy efficiency. In industrial environments, regular cleaning is essential for hygiene and safety.

In sectors with hygiene and safety requirements (such as food industry and ATEX zones), periodic maintenance is necessary to comply with standards.

Air distribution ducts, also known as airsocks, are textile air channels that distribute air evenly, draught-free and silently throughout a space. They are used for heating, cooling and humidification and contribute to a healthy and comfortable indoor climate.

Optimal air distribution prevents draughts, temperature differences and poor air quality. This increases comfort, reduces health complaints such as fatigue or headaches and contributes to energy efficiency.

Textile air distribution ducts are lighter, quieter, more washable and easier to maintain than traditional metal air channels. They provide more even air distribution and offer greater flexibility in design and installation.

Airsocks distribute air through targeted perforations and the natural air permeability of the textile. This allows air to be distributed evenly or directionally in the space, without draughts or noise.

Yes, air distribution ducts are fully custom-designed. Dimensions, shape, suspension system, air permeability, colour and printing can be tailored to the space and application.